Kaysen is a modern given name of English origin, primarily used for boys. It is considered a variant of Cason, which itself derives from the English surname Cason. The surname Cason is ultimately related to Mason, an occupational name meaning "stoneworker" from Old French masson. Kaysen therefore shares a linguistic heritage with names like Mason and Jason, contributing to its modern appeal. As a given name, Kaysen became moderately used in the United States during the early 21st century, part of a trend of creating names that end in the popular "-son" suffix. It is one of several spelling variants, including Cayson, Kaison, Kasen, Kason, and Kayson, which reflect the flexibility and creativity in modern American naming practices. Cultural Significance Popularity for such names was influenced by names like Mason, which saw a surge after 2009 when it was used by reality TV personality Kourtney Kardashian for her son. While Kaysen has not reached the top ranks, it benefits from this broader trend toward surnames and name variations. Kaysen also appears as a surname, with notable bearers such as American economist Carl Kaysen (1920–2010) and writer Susanna Kaysen (born 1948), author of Girl, Interrupted. This surname origin may add a sense of tradition to the name. Meaning: Variant of Cason, ultimately deriving from Mason “stoneworker” Origin:> English, via surname Type: Modern given name (variant spelling) Usage regions: Primarily United States